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Vampire (Olivia Rodrigo song)
"Vampire" is Olivia Rodrigo's June 30, 2023 lead single from GUTS, co-written and produced by Dan Nigro; a piano ballad that builds into pop-rock, it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the UK Official Singles Chart, and earned 2024 Grammy nominations.
Viva Forever
Viva Forever: 1998 Spice Girls ballad, fourth and final single from Spiceworld, written with Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard. Seventh UK number one, first after Geri Halliwell's May 1998 departure; stop-motion Aardman video by Steve Box.
Von Dutch (song)
"Von dutch" (also "Von Dutch") is a 2024 electropop single by Charli XCX, lead single from Brat, written with producer Finn Keane (EasyFun), released 29 February 2024 on Atlantic, UK peak 26, and winner of the 2025 Grammy for Best Dance Pop Recording.
Walk of Fame (song)
Walk of Fame is a 2025 song by Miley Cyrus featuring Brittany Howard, track 9 on Something Beautiful, a six-minute disco-rock/hi-NRG single released May 28, 2025 on Columbia.
Wannabe
Wannabe, Spice Girls debut single released 8 July 1996 on Virgin; seven weeks at UK Number 1, 31 countries, US Hot 100 Number 1 in 1997; written with Stannard and Rowe, the launch of Girl Power.
Water Under the Bridge
"Water Under the Bridge" is a song by Adele, co-written and produced by Greg Kurstin. It was released on November 4, 2016, as the final single from her album 25.
Watermelon Sugar
"Watermelon Sugar" is a song by English singer Harry Styles from his 2019 album Fine Line, re-released as a single in 2020 and winner of the 2021 Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together": Taylor Swift single from Red, released August 13, 2012, written with Max Martin and Shellback, her first Billboard Hot 100 number one, with a spoken bridge and an extra "ever" in every chorus.
We Are One (Ole Ola)
We Are One (Ole Ola), the official 2014 FIFA World Cup song by Pitbull featuring Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, released April 8, 2014 on RCA, performed at the June 12 opening ceremony in São Paulo.
We Are the World
We Are the World: 1985 USA for Africa charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced by Quincy Jones, recorded after the 1985 AMAs by 45-46 stars; first multi-platinum single.
We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)
"We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" is Ariana Grande's March 2024 single from eternal sunshine, produced with Max Martin and ILYA; it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, went RIAA 2x Platinum, and its video restages Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Evan Peters.
We Can't Stop
We Can't Stop is a 2013 Miley Cyrus single from Bangerz, produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and R. City, originally written for Rihanna; it peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number 1 in the UK, and was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
We Don't Talk Anymore (Charlie Puth song)
We Don't Talk Anymore is a 2016 Charlie Puth song featuring Selena Gomez from Nine Track Mind; a tropical house pop duet that peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 in the UK.
We Will Dance Again (עוד נרקוד) (song)
We Will Dance Again (עוד נרקוד, Od Nirkod) is a 2026 pro-Israel reggae song by Boy George, titled after the Nova festival survivors' slogan; also songs by Dana Weiss and Chaya Kogan and a 2024 documentary.
What About Us (Pink song)
"What About Us" is a 2017 pop song by Pink, written with Steve Mac and Johnny McDaid and released by RCA as the lead single from Beautiful Trauma; it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 3 in the UK, and number 1 in Australia.
What Makes You Beautiful
What Makes You Beautiful (WMYB) is the 2011 debut single by One Direction, written by Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub, and Carl Falk, from Up All Night; UK number one, US Hot 100 number four, 2012 Brit Award winner.
What the World Needs Now Is Love
"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a 1965 Bacharach and David song, a number 7 US hit for Jackie DeShannon, later covered by over 100 artists and honored as a Towering Song.
What's Wrong with Me
“What’s Wrong with Me” is Olivia Rodrigo’s 2026 duet with the Cure’s Robert Smith, released on her third album after a surprise live premiere at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival.
Whatcha Say
Whatcha Say is Jason Derulo's 2009 debut single on Beluga Heights/Warner Bros., sampling Imogen Heap's Hide and Seek; produced by J.R. Rotem, it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 in the UK.
When Did You Get Hot?
When Did You Get Hot? is a 2025 funk-pop song by Sabrina Carpenter, track 8 on Man's Best Friend, written with Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff, and John Ryan; it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 in the UK.
When I Was Your Man
When I Was Your Man: 2012 Bruno Mars piano ballad from Unorthodox Jukebox (Atlantic), written with Levine, Lawrence, Wyatt; voice-and-piano-only Hot 100 #1, 2014 Grammy nominee, subject of the Flowers copyright suit.
When We Were Young (Adele song)
"When We Were Young" is a 2015 Adele piano ballad from the album 25, co-written with Tobias Jesso Jr., produced by Ariel Rechtshaid; UK peak No. 9, US No. 14, Adele's stated favorite of her own songs.
Whenever, Wherever
Whenever, Wherever (Spanish: Suerte) is Shakira's 2001 lead single from Laundry Service, written with Tim Mitchell and Gloria Estefan, an Andean-tinged pop hit that reached number one in most countries.
Where Is My Husband!
Where Is My Husband! (RAYE song), released 19 September 2025; horn-driven retro R&B pop co-written with Mike Sabath, debuted at Glastonbury 2025, UK Number 1 in January 2026, lead single of This Music May Contain Hope.
Who Do You Think You Are (Spice Girls song)
"Who Do You Think You Are" is a 1996 disco-styled dance-pop song by the Spice Girls from Spice, written with producers Absolute. Released March 1997 with "Mama" for Comic Relief, it was their fourth straight UK number 1, selling 710,000 copies.
Wildflower (Billie Eilish song)
Wildflower (WILDFLOWER) is a Billie Eilish song, track 5 of HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (May 17, 2024, Darkroom/Interscope), written with Finneas O'Connell. An acoustic ballad about a partner's ex, it was released as a single in February 2025, peaked at UK No. 7, and won Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.
Wink Wink
"Wink Wink" is a 2026 song by the English singer Charli xcx, released as the third single from her album Music, Fashion, Film with a tongue-in-cheek promise of reformation.
Wish List (song)
Wi$h Li$t is a 2025 pop song by Taylor Swift, track eight on The Life of a Showgirl, co-written with Max Martin and Shellback, contrasting others' luxury ambitions with her wish for love, family, and privacy; it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Without Me (Halsey song)
"Without Me" is a 2018 standalone single by American singer Halsey, premiered on Beats 1, co-written with Amy Allen, Delacey, and Louis Bell, interpolating "Cry Me a River"; her first solo Billboard Hot 100 number 1.
Woman's World (Katy Perry song)
"Woman's World" (WOMAN'S WORLD), Katy Perry's dance-pop single of July 11, 2024 and lead single of album 143, co-written and produced with Dr Luke; an intended female-empowerment anthem that met near-universal criticism, a disputed satire defense, and a No. 63 Hot 100 debut.